California Non-Resident CCW Course — $195
Live outside California but travel here for work, family, or vacation? Start your California concealed carry training from home with 559CCW’s California Non-Resident CCW Course for $195.
Complete the 16-hour online classroom course around your schedule, then complete your approved live-fire qualification in your home state. Whether you live in Arizona, Nevada, or another state, 559CCW helps you take the next step toward your California CCW.
Online Training That Fits Your Schedule
You don’t need to set aside an entire weekend to complete your classroom training. Study when it works for you. Your progress saves automatically, so you can stop and return where you left off.
The course covers:
- California concealed carry laws and legal responsibilities.
- Firearm safety and safe handling.
- Defensive shooting fundamentals.
- Situational awareness and responsible decision-making.
Access your lessons from your phone or computer and work through the material at your own pace.
Your instructor, Francisco “Paco” Villarreal, is a California DOJ-certified CCW instructor and U.S. Marine Corps veteran. The focus is practical education, responsible ownership, and clear guidance through your training.
Can Someone Who Lives Outside California Apply for a CCW?
Yes. California has a process for eligible non-residents to apply for a concealed carry permit.
Applicants must be at least 21, meet firearm eligibility requirements, and provide identification and proof of their home-state residence. You apply to the California jurisdiction that is your primary destination for travel or time spent in the state.
Complete Your Live-Fire Qualification in Your Home State
Complete your classroom training online, then complete your in-person live-fire qualification in your home state with an instructor accepted by your California issuing agency.
Tell the issuing agency which live-fire course you plan to use. It must approve that course or identify an acceptable alternative within 75 miles of your residence. You’ll qualify with each firearm you want listed on your permit.
Apply Through Fresno County or Other California Issuing Agencies
559CCW’s non-resident online course serves applicants applying through Fresno County and other California issuing agencies that accept our training. Choose the agency serving your primary California travel destination.
Below, we’re featuring Fresno County’s application process as an example. Other issuing agencies have their own application instructions and training acceptance requirements.
Fresno County’s Non-Resident Application Process
If Fresno County is your primary California travel destination, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office offers a dedicated Non-Resident (Out-of-State) CCW Application through its online portal.
Fresno County’s published instructions outline several convenient options:
- Apply online: Submit your application and supporting documents through Permitium.
- Interview by video: The non-resident instructions provide for a virtual interview.
- Complete qualification in your home state: Use a local instructor with credentials Fresno County accepts and submit the required qualification paperwork.
- Receive your permit by mail: After approval and completion of the issuance steps, the permit is mailed to your address on file.
Fingerprinting can also be completed through a law enforcement agency in your home state using an FBI FD-258 fingerprint card, following the issuing agency’s submission instructions.
Have your state-issued identification, passport-style digital photo, residency documentation when needed, and reference contact information ready. Follow the CCW unit’s instructions for scheduling and submitting your training documents.
View Fresno County’s Non-Resident CCW Application Information
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the 559CCW non-resident course?
The 16-hour online classroom course is $195.
Do I have to finish the online course in one sitting?
No. Complete your lessons around your schedule. Your progress saves automatically.
Is the shooting qualification online?
No. Your classroom training is online. Your live-fire qualification is completed in person in your home state, through a course approved by your California issuing agency.
Is this course only for applicants applying through Fresno County?
No. Our course also serves non-resident applicants applying through other California issuing agencies that accept our training. Fresno County’s process is featured here as an example.
Is this the course for California residents?
This course is designed for people who live outside California. If you live in California, choose the training you need:
Start Your California CCW Training Today
Planning a California visit? Take the next step with training you can complete from home.
Enroll for $195, study at your own pace, and get started on your California non-resident CCW training.
Non-Resident CCW Course — $195
- 16-hour online classroom training
- Self-paced lessons with automatic progress saving
- Designed for applicants living outside California
- In-person live-fire qualification is also required
